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BUICK SPECIAL Ultra-rare
As of 2025 Q4, 98 BUICK SPECIALs remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 103 in 2024 Q2 — only 95% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 5 cars. Numbers have held broadly steady over recent years rather than falling away — often the mark of a model that owners deliberately preserve. In all, the BUICK SPECIAL is rarer than 59% of the 2,408 UK car models we track, putting it firmly in 2025's endangered class.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Genuinely rare — only 98 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 59% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
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About the SPECIAL
The Buick Special was an automobile produced by Buick. It was usually Buick's lowest-priced model, starting out as a full-size car in 1936 and returning in 1961 (after a two-year hiatus) as a compact, changed to mid-size in 1963. The Special was built for several decades and was offered as a coupe, sedan and later as a station wagon. When GM modernized their entry level products in the 1960s, the Special introduced the modern Buick V6 that became a core engine for GM for several decades and lived on in upgraded form until 2006. By 1970, Special was no longer offered as a standalone model but the...
BUICK SPECIAL — questions & answers
How many BUICK SPECIAL are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 98 BUICK SPECIAL were still registered in the UK — 61 licensed and on the road, plus 37 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the BUICK SPECIAL rare?
The BUICK SPECIAL is genuinely rare, with only 98 left, making it rarer than 59% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Is the BUICK SPECIAL increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of BUICK SPECIAL on UK roads fell by 4 (3.9%).
What fuel do most BUICK SPECIAL use?
Most BUICK SPECIAL run on petrol — about 99% of those still registered, with the rest split across other.
When did the BUICK SPECIAL peak?
The BUICK SPECIAL peaked at 103 registered in 2024 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.